Red Cross Donations Go Uncollected because of the Winter Storm

Winter storms cancel blood drives, worsen national shortage; Red Cross urges Idahoans to d

BOISE, Idaho — Winter storms sweeping across the country are taking a serious toll on the nation’s blood supply, and the American Red Cross is asking Idahoans t

Winter storms cancel blood drives, worsening Red Cross blood shortage - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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Red Cross; 20K Donations Uncollected due to Winter Storms

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Blood donations urgently needed after winter storm stalled collections

TheRed Cross is issuing an urgent call for blood and platelet donors after winter storms storm crippled collection efforts.

Red Cross donations go uncollected because of the winter storm

Over 500 blood drives have been canceled since the beginning of 2026.

Storms Cancel Drives, Chester County Urged to Step Up as Blood Supply Tightens

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A wave of winter storms has wiped out hundreds of blood drives nationwide, and health officials are now urging Chester County residents to act quickly as hospitals face growing strain from a deepening blood shortage. The American Red Cross said more than 500 blood drives have been canceled since the beginning of the year, leaving over 20,000 blood and platelet donations uncollected. In Southeastern Pennsylvania, 13 drives we…